VitusVet announced a partnership with Pet Poison Helpline to give pet owners and veterinary professionals a way to contact Pet Poison Helpline's poison control center from within the VitusVet app and start a consultation in case of an emergency. The VitusVet app now also serves as a resource for emergency instructions if a pet is poisoned, giving owners access to Pet Poison Helpline's comprehensive database of 250+ potential poisons. ​Source: Brakke Consulting

Aug. 15 is Check the Chip Day, created by the AVMA and the American Animal Hospital Association to promote owner education about the benefits of microchipping and the need to keep microchip registration information current.